Project Development Director Jobs in Houston, TX

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Job Summary:

Direct and manage the engineering activities (mainly through consulting A/E firms) for major utility-scale generation projects (including conventional, Energy Storage and renewable generation), major environmental control projects, and plant improvement projects. Provide expertise to support development and conceptual design of NRG generation projects including development of project scoping specifications, site due diligence support and layouts, EPC contracting technical interface, as well as managing fuel, water, wastewater and electrical interconnection scoping/contracting support. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directs preliminary project engineering that feeds schedule & cost estimate development for major utility power plant projects or major plant upgrade projects complying with NRG’s Project Manual.  The detailed design and execution work is mainly performed by 3rd party consulting Architect/Engineering firms under NRG guidance.
• Develops overall project plan to meet the project objectives, schedule and budget.
• Manages the consulting A/E firm multi discipline team to perform appropriate level of engineering activities to develop an investment grade project estimate for presentation to NRG Sr. Management & Board of Directors for project approval.
• Engages internal NRG resources in a team environment to support the project engineering activities including project controls, environmental, supply chain, operations groups.
• Supports and resolves project technical issues that arise during execution/construction phase of the project.
• Prepare project status reports to communicate to E&C senior management overall progress of the project and identify major issues and mitigation/recovery plan.
• Technical resources to other NRG project managers to support and resolve project mechanical/electrical issues.
• Manages and coordinates project interconnections for high voltage interconnection, fuel supply, water supply and wastewater discharge in accordance with interconnecting utilities technical requirements or regulations.       
• Mentor developing staff members such that development and maturation is defined and visible
• Support VP-Engineering, VP-Generation Project Construction, and VP-Environmental Compliance and Plant Improvement Projects in scoping and planning new EPC projects
• Applicants with electrical engineering degrees are expected to provide plant electrical and interconnection equipment sizing guidance such as transformers & breakers and ensuring equipment characteristics support Transmission Owner and NRG technical requirements.
• Applicants with mechanical or other engineering degrees are expected to be subject matter experts in their specific discipline supporting plant conceptual designs and equipment sizing.        

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution. 
• 10 years of practical utility scale major projects or related heavy industrial industries experience (> $50M).
• Valid State Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration, Professional Engineer’s license, and/or Project Management certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of power plant systems, codes and standards and environmental regulations is preferred.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals at all organizational levels.
• AutoCad or similar design software capability is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientated.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office/plant and/or construction site environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity at project/plant work locations.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
• Job requires operation of a motor vehicle.
• Requires compliance with corporate safety program, including wearing personnel protection equipment such as safety glasses, appropriate footwear, clothing, hardhat, earplugs, etc. at plants and project sites. May be required to work around energized and rotating equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Requires occasional overnight travel from permanent work location. On occasion may require international travel

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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